Accountants are supposed to be the guardians of financial records. But what happens when one decides to pull a fast one? It’s not common, but some occasionally fall prey to the Dark Side and rip off their clients, employers or others.
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Financial reporting increasingly looking ahead — not back
NJBIZ spoke with some accounting leaders to find out how the profession is changing, and what it means for business owners.
Read More »NJ politicians weigh in on ways to spark state’s economic activity
In addition to Gov. Phil Murphy, a number of elected officials will be getting an earful from New Jersey business owners and others at the Chamber’s ReNew Jersey Business Summit.
Read More »How to ‘build back better’
The infusion of an estimated $8 billion for New Jersey’s highways, roads and bridges as part of the bipartisan federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act means a chance to significantly improve the “health, safety and quality of life” of the state’s residents, according to Gary Dahms, CEO of T&M Associates.
Read More »Chamber event to examine how to reignite NJ’s economy
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is holding “the single largest business event in the state this year” on April 13 and 14 at the Borgata Hotel in Atlantic City, featuring panel discussions about how to reignite New Jersey’s economy, bringing experts together to explore ways to create jobs and make the state more business friendly.
Read More »Panelists to tackle how to tame health care costs
“Unfortunately, New Jersey’s small employer market is in danger, as steep declines in enrollment and rising premiums are leading employers to leave the market,” said Linda Schwimmer, president and CEO of the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute and a panelist for New Jersey Chamber’s ReNew Jersey Business Summit.
Read More »Tips on finding a good CPA
Having a good outside accountant can mean a lot for a business — just look at the hoops companies had to jump through to apply for the federal Paycheck Protection Program loans and grants during the height of the COVID pandemic.
Read More »Experts share how to recruit, retain employees
NJBIZ spoke with some Workforce Development panelists from the upcoming Chamber Business Summit to get their thoughts about some solutions.
Read More »What can be done about NJ’s tax rates?
New Jersey’s got a lot going for it, including easy access to the nation’s largest markets, a great education system and a diverse population. But will the state’s high tax burdens derail efforts to improve economic activity here?
Read More »High energy prices harm whole business ecosystem
Climbing gas, heating and other costs are putting businesses in a quandary as entrepreneurs must decide how much they can pass on to customers, and how much they’ll have to absorb to stay competitive.
Read More »Fusion energy: A different kind of nuclear power
A lab in Great Britain recently reported a breakthrough advance in its development, a source powers the sun and could help make fossil fuels obsolete. And a group of physicists at Princeton contributed.
Read More »Will NJ’s wind farms mean more jobs for the state?
Environmentalists aren’t the only ones cheering the Garden State’s ambitious plans to generate renewable energy with the projects.
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